Strategy Engagement Manager

See yourself being part of a large, transformational change? This could be the role for you!

At Iress, we make things happen

We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 1500 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, France, New Zealand and Asia.

Build your career at Iress!

At Iress, we believe technology is most powerful when it helps people perform better every day. Since 1993, we've been partnering with the world's most established financial brands and the boldest disruptors to create smarter, faster, and more impactful ways to work.

As one of Australia’s largest technology companies, with over 1,500 employees globally, we are proud of our people-first culture and our drive to make a real difference. Now, we’re looking for a Strategic Planning & Engagement Manager to join our Sydney team and help shape the future direction of Iress.

If you're passionate about strategic thinking, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are ready to influence decisions at the highest level—you’ll fit right in.

Some of the amazing things you’ll be involved in:

• Leading cross-functional strategic initiatives that drive business growth, innovation, and transformation.
• Delivering critical Board-mandated projects and managing core strategic processes such as Quarterly Business Reviews and Five-Year Planning.
• Shaping our competitive intelligence framework—tracking emerging market trends, uncovering opportunities, and translating insights into action.
• Supporting major growth strategies and special projects that have a real impact on Iress' future success.
• Building strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders, external partners, and third-party vendors.
• Bringing fresh, outside-in perspectives through competitor analysis, market dynamics evaluation, and strategic risk assessments.
• Working directly with Iress’ CEO, Group Leadership Team, and business unit heads to ensure alignment and insight-driven decision making.

What You Will Bring

• 4–5+ years' experience in a strategy role, ideally from a top-tier consulting firm or in-house corporate strategy team.
• Deep understanding of the financial services industry with domain exposure in wealth management or trading highly beneficial.
• Strong financial modelling and quantitative analysis skills to assess complex business opportunities.
• Expertise in competitor and market intelligence gathering and synthesis.
• A hypothesis-driven mindset with the ability to structure problems, validate ideas analytically, and lead project implementation.
• A natural ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Exceptional communication skills—you know how to craft clear, compelling messages that drive action.
• A self-motivated, low-ego, high-integrity professional with the ability to thrive in ambiguity and deliver under pressure.

Why work with us?

• 8 additional paid days per year to extend your weekends
• Hybrid working
• Generous cash bonus for every successful referral
• Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your children with the transition to school
• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work
• 3 days’ paid leave per year to participate in charity initiatives
• Discounted health insurance premiums
• Access to learning and development programs through LinkedIn Learning

Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated.

Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you!

We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace.

For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/

Employment Type

Employee

Time Type

Full time